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Words Related to Performing Arts - Swing and Historical Dance
Here you will learn some English words related to swing and historical dance such as "tap dance", "ballet", and "jive".
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east coast swing
[noun]
a popular partner dance style that originated in the United States, characterized by its energetic and lively movements, often danced to swing or big band music
Balboa
[noun]
a vintage swing dance characterized by a close embrace, intricate footwork, and smooth movements
boogie-woogie
[noun]
a fast-paced, energetic form of blues and jazz piano music characterized by a lively, rhythmic style of playing
jive
[noun]
a lively and acrobatic dance with roots in African American and European traditions, popularized during the swing era in the United States
LeRoc
[noun]
a versatile partner dance with swing dance influences, characterized by smooth, flowing movements and danced to contemporary music
Lindy Hop
[noun]
a lively partner dance from Harlem, NYC in the 1920s and 1930s, blending jazz, tap, and Charleston styles, danced to swing music
west coast swing
[noun]
a partner dance that originated in the United States, characterized by its slotted style, smooth movements, and emphasis on improvisation and musicality
skip jive
[noun]
a style of dance that originated in the United Kingdom and is characterized by its fast-paced, energetic movements, typically danced to rock and roll or rhythm and blues music
St. Louis shag
[noun]
a vintage swing dance with energetic, playful movements, originated in St. Louis, Missouri, danced to jazz or swing music
Charleston
[noun]
a lively dance originating from Charleston, South Carolina, characterized by fast footwork, syncopated rhythms, and swinging movements
Carolina shag
[noun]
a smooth partner dance from the Carolinas, known for its relaxed style, close embrace, and danced to beach music or rhythm and blues
hand jive
[noun]
a style of dance that involves intricate hand movements and gestures typically performed to music, often associated with rock and roll or rhythm and blues genres
ballet
[noun]
a form of performing art that narrates a story using elaborate dance movements set to music but no words
Baroque dance
[noun]
a style of dance that originated during the Baroque period in the 17th and 18th centuries
basse danse
[noun]
a historical Renaissance dance with slow, stately movements and intricate footwork, often accompanied by early music or courtly music
galliard
[noun]
a lively dance in triple time for a pair of two with five steps or a piece of music for this dance popular in the 16th century
pavane
[noun]
a slow, stately court dance of the 16th and 17th centuries, characterized by formalized movements, often accompanied by music in duple meter
allemande
[noun]
a historical dance that originated during the Renaissance and Baroque periods, characterized by moderate tempo, stately movements, and formal patterns
courante
[noun]
a lively French dance in triple time, popular during the Renaissance and Baroque periods, known for its flowing rhythm
branle
[noun]
a lively historical dance from the Renaissance period, danced in a circle or line formation, often accompanied by early music or folk music
volta
[noun]
a Renaissance dance characterized by lively and graceful movements, often danced in pairs or as a couple's dance, accompanied by Renaissance or Baroque music
saraband
[noun]
a slow, stately Spanish dance in triple time, popular during the Renaissance and Baroque periods, characterized by its dignified and solemn movements
tourdion
[noun]
a Renaissance dance with lively movements, often danced in a circle or line formation, accompanied by early music or folk music
chaconne
[noun]
a slow and stately dance in triple meter that originated in Spain and later became a musical form, typically featuring a repeating bass line or harmonic progression
gigue
[noun]
a lively and spirited dance characterized by fast, upbeat movements typically performed in triple meter, often used as a finale in baroque dance suites
loure
[noun]
a slow and stately dance characterized by graceful and flowing movements, often performed in triple meter and commonly associated with the baroque era
minuet
[noun]
a slow, graceful dance in triple time, popular during the Baroque period, often included in formal social gatherings and characterized by its elegant and refined movements
passepied
[noun]
a quick and lively dance characterized by intricate footwork, often performed in binary form and featuring a characteristic skipping step, commonly found in baroque dance suites
rigaudon
[noun]
a lively and rhythmical dance characterized by its hopping steps and upbeat tempo, often performed in duple meter and commonly found in baroque dance suites
classical ballet
[noun]
a formalized style of dance characterized by precise movements, rigorous training, and narrative storytelling, often performed to classical music
court ballet
[noun]
a form of ballet that emerged in the Renaissance and Baroque periods, typically performed in the royal courts of Europe
romantic ballet
[noun]
a style of ballet that emerged during the early 19th century, characterized by its emphasis on emotion, storytelling, and fantastical elements
neoclassical ballet
[noun]
a 20th-century style that combines classical ballet techniques with contemporary
bourree
[noun]
a style of dance that originated in France, commonly associated with the Baroque era, characterized by quick, small steps performed on demi-pointe or en pointe
tap dance
[noun]
a form of dance characterized by the use of shoes with metal plates that create percussive sounds as the dancer rhythmically strikes the floor
buck-and-wing
[noun]
a lively and energetic style of American tap dance, characterized by vigorous movements, complex rhythms, and improvisation
step dance
[noun]
a rhythmic form of dance characterized by intricate footwork, commonly seen in styles like Irish step dance, tap dance, or clogging
toe dance
[noun]
a style of ballet technique in which dancers perform on the tips of their toes using specialized pointe shoes, requiring strength, balance, and precision
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